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The Hi-Spec range of tankers offers a wide choice for all types and sizes of operation.
Dairy farm effluent has a part to play in complementing inorganic fertilisers, particularly as prices have risen over the last few years as a result of global conflicts.
Distributed by Giltrap AgriZone, the Hi-Spec range of tankers, built at a family-owned business in County Carlow Ireland, offers a wide choice for all types and sizes of operation.
At the utility end, the single axle SA-S range has capacities of 3,600 to 9,500l, while SA-R models feature axles recessed into the tank and stepped to reduce height and increase stability, with sizes from 6,100 to 13,700 litres.
For larger farmers and contractors, the TD-S range is fitted with highspeed, commercial-grade tandem axles, in some cases with rear axle steering, and offering capacities of 9,500 to 18,000 litres. The complementary TD-R Series features recessed wheels to help reduce overall width. For large farmers or contractors, the triaxle TRI-S Series offers impressive capacities of 18,000 to 22,500 litres, front and rear passively steered axles, a larger tank diameter to reduce overall length and a 11,000 l/min Jurop vacuum pump.
Looking at key features in general, 6mm British steel is used throughout, with tank internals, including antiimplosion rings and baffles to stop surging. Models over 11,00 litre capacity are equipped with Auto-Fill systems, while the tankers are protected by relief valves at the pump and within the tank.
All models offer hydraulic braking, wideangle PTO shafts and exhaust silencers as standard fitment. Dependent on model, specification can include sprung drawbars, with all units offering swivel ring hitches.
With an eye to improved access and emerging technologies, tankers are supplied with multiple filling points, while the dished rear ends feature access doors and a modular mounting system for the subsequent fitment of dribble bars, trailing shoe units or disc injection systems for more accurate placement of material.
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